Description
Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this salad is visually stunning and packed with nutrients. Enjoy it as a delicious main course or a delightful side that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare veggies: Thinly slice green and purple cabbage, grate the carrots, slice the bell pepper, and chop the green onions.
- 3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, and agar-agar until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- 4. Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken and prepared veggies. Pour the peanut sauce over and toss until everything is well coated.
- 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate (up to 3 days).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg